Importance of Cows in Hindu Mythology
Importance of Cows in Hindu Mythology
Lyrics with Meaning
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Original
नमो नमो गौमाता, तुम हो जग की दाता। करुणा की तुम मूरत हो, सुख की तुम विधाता॥
Transliteration
Namo Namo Gau-mata, tum ho jag ki daata. Karuna ki tum moorat ho, sukh ki tum vidhaata.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to you, Mother Cow, you are the provider to the world. You are the embodiment of compassion and the architect of happiness.
The Abode of Deities
Original
देवों का वास तुम्हीं में, कण-कण में है वास। ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, महेश बसे, पूर्ण करो सब आस॥
Transliteration
Devon ka vaas tumhi mein, kan-kan mein hai vaas. Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh base, purn karo sab aas.
Meaning / Translation
The gods reside within you; they dwell in every atom of your being. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva reside in you, fulfilling all our hopes.
Kamadhenu Aspect
Original
कामधेनु रूप तुम्हारा, इच्छा पूर्ण करती हो। अमृत समान दूध देकर, जीवन धन्य करती हो॥
Transliteration
Kamadhenu roop tumhara, iccha purn karti ho. Amrit samaan doodh dekar, jeevan dhanya karti ho.
Meaning / Translation
Your form is that of Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow, who fulfills all desires. By giving milk like nectar, you make our lives blessed.
Connection to Krishna
Original
गोपाल की तुम प्रिय सखी, कृष्ण प्रेम का सार। तुम्हीं से महके वृंदावन, तुम्हीं से जगत का प्यार॥
Transliteration
Gopala ki tum priya sakhi, Krishna prem ka saar. Tumhi se mehke Vrindavan, tumhi se jagat ka pyaar.
Meaning / Translation
You are the dear companion of Gopala (Krishna), the essence of His divine love. Because of you, Vrindavan is fragrant, and you are the source of the world's affection.
Conclusion and Prayer
Original
गौ सेवा ही धर्म है, गौ रक्षा ही कल्याण। चरणों में तेरे शीश नवाएँ, दे दो हमें ज्ञान॥
Transliteration
Gau seva hi dharma hai, Gau raksha hi kalyan. Charanon mein tere sheesh navaayein, de do humein gyaan.
Meaning / Translation
Serving the cow is our duty (dharma), and protecting the cow is our ultimate well-being. We bow our heads at your feet; please grant us wisdom.